How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Kylie Minogue, Andrew W.K., Example, McFly, Robbie Williams, Rixton, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Luke Sital-Singh, Beady Eye, Sam Smith, Katie Melua, Modestep
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that ranked in various charts, this week (48/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which artist originally wrote “Better Than Today” before it was re-recorded by Kylie Minogue?
- A Stuart Price
- B Nerina Pallot
- C Guy Chambers
2. What notable list did Andrew W.K.’s “Party Hard” feature on?
- A Billboard Hot 100
- B VH1’s best hard rock songs
- C Grammy Award nominations
3. Example’s “Two Lives” includes multiple remixes on its digital release. Who is NOT credited with a remix version?
- A Kris Menace
- B Wez Clarke
- C Electrik Red
4. What unusual feature was included in McFly’s music video for “Shine a Light”?
- A Animated characters
- B Treasure hunt
- C Underwater scenes
5. What swing music-inspired element is prominently featured in Robbie Williams’s track “Shine My Shoes”?
- A Steel drums
- B Keyboards
- C Bagpipes
6. What inspired Noel Gallagher in writing “In The Heat Of The Moment”?
- A A fictional adventure book
- B An astronaut’s story
- C A road trip through the UK
7. Luke Sital-Singh’s “Nothing Stays the Same” is part of what project?
- A A charity album
- B His debut studio album
- C The soundtrack of a film
8. Which characteristic defines Beady Eye’s “Bring The Light” regarding its distribution?
- A It was released as a free download
- B It was available only on vinyl
- C Limited to Japan
9. What genre of music does Sam Smith’s “Burning” belong to?
- A Jazz
- B Rock
- C Soul
10. What makes Katie Melua’s recording of “Fields of Gold” significant?
- A Inspired a ballet performance
- B Tribute to Terry Wogan
- C First in mono format
11. “To the Stars” by Modestep belongs to which genre?
- A Dubstep
- B Flamenco
- C Country
12. Who produced Rixton’s single that was featured on their debut album “Let the Road”?
- A Rick Rubin
- B Benny Blanco
- C Pharrell Williams
Tracklist
1 . Kylie Minogue – Better Than Today |
| The music video is directed by Kylie Minogue. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Aphrodite”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Andrew W.K. – Party Hard |
| The music video is directed by Alexander Kosta. |
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Featured on the 2001 album “I Get Wet”. |
3 . Example – Two Lives |
| The music video is directed by James Copeman. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Won’t Go Quietly”. |
4 . McFly – Shine A Light |
| The music video is directed by Phil Griffin. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Above the Noise”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Robbie Williams – Shine My Shoes |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Swings Both Ways”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Rixton – Wait On Me |
| The music video is directed by Cameron Duddy, Eli Stonberg. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Let the Road”. |
7 . Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – In The Heat Of The Moment |
| The music video is directed by Ollie Murray. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Chasing Yesterday”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Luke Sital-Singh – Nothing Stays The Same |
| The music video is directed by Friday Films. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “The Fire Inside”. |
9 . Beady Eye – Bring The Light |
| The music video is directed by Charlie Lightening. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Different Gear, Still Speeding”. |
10 . Sam Smith – Burning |
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Featured on the 2017 album “The Thrill of It All”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Katie Melua – Fields Of Gold |
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12 . Modestep – To The Stars |
| The music video is directed by Eoghan Kidney. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Evolution Theory”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Nerina Pallot and Andy Chatterley are the original creators of “Better Than Today,” with Minogue recording it in 2009 for her album *Aphrodite*.
2. “Party Hard” gained recognition as the 89th best hard rock song on VH1’s prestigious list, a testament to its energetic spirit.
3. The digital release included remixes by Iain Archer and many others, but Electrik Red didn’t make the cut.
4. McFly featured a unique fan-involved treasure hunt leading to the premiere of “Shine a Light” video, engaging devoted fans with a twist.
5. Swing inspirations resonate in “Shine My Shoes,” with prominent use of keyboards, providing a nod to the big band era revival.
6. Noel Gallagher found inspiration in an astronaut’s thrilling account of space, which lent an otherworldly feel to “In The Heat Of The Moment.”
7. “Nothing Stays the Same” showcases Luke’s artistry in his debut album, “The Fire Inside,” marking an early career highlight.
8. “Bring The Light” marked Beady Eye’s debut with a free download, paving their innovative path apart from their Oasis roots.
9. “Burning” by Sam Smith is soulful at its core, aligning with the introspective and emotive characteristics of the genre.
10. Katie Melua’s “Fields of Gold” pays homage to Sir Terry Wogan, weaving poignant tribute with her own music flair.
11. Modestep’s “To the Stars” dances confidently in the realm of dubstep, with elements of hard rock and electronic vibes.
12. Benny Blanco’s production skills shone on Rixton’s track, contributing to its polished pop sensibility.
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